Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer – DCS/ESD/F&G

Penspen Ltd; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen, a global energy services company, is seeking a Senior Instruments & Control Engineer to lead instrumentation deliverables in Al Khobar, KSA. The role requires extensive DCS experience and a strong background in ISA/IEC standards for major oil and gas projects.

The candidate will review instrument datasheets, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and control narratives, ensuring proper integration with field instruments and safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with specialization in instrumentation and control.
• Minimum 12 years of experience with 6+ years in instrument and control engineering for major Oil & Gas/Petrochemical projects.
• DCS experience is required and experience with validation, FAT, and vendor submittals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instrumentation and control engineering deliverables by the EPC contractor to meet project requirements and standards (ISA, IEC).
• Review instrument datasheets, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and control logic narratives.
• Validate integration between control systems (DCS, ESD, F&G) and field instruments.
• Evaluate vendor submittals, FAT procedures, and technical deviations.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure operability and maintainability of control systems.
• Support field verification, loop checks, and commissioning activities; ensure compliance with HSE and project standards.

Skills

DCS experience

Instrumentation & control engineering

Control systems

ISA IEC standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Penspen, a global energy services company, is seeking a Senior Instruments & Control Engineer to lead instrumentation deliverables in Al Khobar, KSA. The role requires extensive DCS experience and a strong background in ISA/IEC standards for major oil and gas projects.

The candidate will review instrument datasheets, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and control narratives, ensuring proper integration with field instruments and safety systems.